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VN11 GPO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,869 mi
Last recorded68,869 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,869 miles

under body trays fitted , undersealed and underbody slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,800 miles

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal. Corrosion underneath.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 56,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal. Corrosion underneath.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,913 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 25,913 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 18,201 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 18,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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VN11 GPO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN11 GPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN11 GPO registered?

VN11 GPO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 GPO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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